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Foster Application Form

Foster caregivers provide our dogs with safe homes and lots of TLC until they are adopted.
Interested in becoming a foster? Learn more about how it works below and then submit a foster form. Someone will be in touch with you soon.

Guidelines

We require a completed foster care application and an interview with you in your home.

  • Foster parents must be 21 years of age.
  • Foster parents must be able to provide a safe, loving and stable environment for the foster animal.
  • In some instances, experiecne with animal behavior or medical issues is a plus, but is not necseeary.
  • Foster parents must have common sense and patience.

Duties

The responsibility of a foster volunteer include the daily care and maintenance of the foster dog(s), providing them with fresh food and water, and any necessary medications.

  • Making sure they are safe, comfortable, and socialized during their stay in your home is important.
  • Foster parents are also responsible for communicating to the Foundation’s Board of Directors any needs or concerns, whether medical, behavioral or other.
  • Foster partents must be able to transport their foster animal(s) to/from veterinarian appointments and adoption events.
  • Foster parents should actively participate in finding their foster animal(s) their forever homes.

Time Commitment:

The time commitment required in being a foster parent varies depending on the animals you are caring for. However, it is a big commitment regardless.

  • You are the caregiver day and night until they are adopted.
  • In order to ensure our puppies are being fostered in a safe, stable home environment, and that you have the time neccesary to care for a young puppy or dog, we need you to fill out the application below. Once submitted and approved, we will be in contact with you to schedule a phone interview.

    Name *

    Home Address *

    How did you hear about AFF ? *

    Have you ever applied to adopt a dog from AFF before?

    Yes

    Have you ever fostered before?

    Yes

    No

    From AFF or another organization

    No

    Name(s) of organization you previously fostered for

    Are you able to foster an adult dog who weigh more than 30 lbs? *

    Typically you will be fostering puppies between the ages of 10 & 12 weeks old. At times we do have adults that need foster care.

    Yes

    No

    Has this been discussed with all members of the family?*

    Yes

    No

    Presently have pets?*

    Yes

    No

    If yes, please share their names, breeds, ages and any other pertinent information

    Primary Caregiver *

    Primary Caregiver Age*

    Primary Caregiver's Occupation*

    Primary Caregiver's Employer*

    Primary caregiver's work schedule*

    Length of time at present employer*

    Employer's Phone*

    Members of Household

    Please include names, ages and other pertinent information

    Do you own or rent?*

    Own

    Rent

    If rent, what is your landlords name and phone number?

    Length at present address*

    Type of home*

    Do you have a fenced in yard?*

    Yes

    No

    If yes, what's the height and type of fence?

    What type of street do you live on?*

    May we visit your home?*

    Yes

    No

    Any additional information that describes your home environment?

    How will the dog(s) be maintained while you're away or at work?

    Vet References: Include Name, Address, and Phone # *

    Personal References: If no vet reference, please include at least two. Family members cannot be personal references. Include Name, Address, and Phone number

    I have read the Foster FAQ document and agree to follow all outlined procedures.*

    I agree

    I agree to the following: All statements made on this application are truthful; I have made no false statement with regard to family members in household, references provided not being family members, status of my home ownership and any other statements made on this application.*

    I agree

    WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

    In consideration of the risk of injury that exists while participating in FOSTERING A RESCUE DOG (hereinafter the "Activity"); and

    In consideration of my desire to participate in said Activity and being given the right to participate in same;

    I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, or personal representatives (hereinafter collectively, "Releasor," "I" or "me", which terms shall also include Releasor's parents or guardian if Releasor is under 18 years of age), knowingly and voluntarily enter into this waiver and release of liability and hereby waive any and all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Activity; and

    I HEREBY release and forever discharge ANNIES FAITH FOUNDATION , located at 11490 Okeechobee Blvd Ste 5, Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411, their affiliates, managers, members, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (collectively "Releasees"), from any physical or psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity.

    I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED ACTIVITY AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS' NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE ACTIVITY, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE ACTIVITY LOCATION(S). NONETHELESS, I ASSUME ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.

    I further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all claims, suits or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney's fees and any related costs.

    I further acknowledge that Releasees are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releasees. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I authorize Annies Faith Foundation to provide all emergency medical care deemed necessary, including but not limited to, first aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport, and sharing of medical information with medical personnel. I further agree to assume all costs involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

    I further acknowledge that this Activity may involve a test of a person's physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I agree not to participate in the Activity unless I am medically able and properly trained, and I agree to abide by the decision of the Annies Faith Foundation official or agent, regarding my approval to participate in the Activity.

    I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS "WAIVER AND RELEASE" AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE Annies Faith Foundation AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST Annies Faith Foundation FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

    To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for ordinary negligence, this release is also for such negligence on the part of Annies Faith Foundation , its agents, and employees.

    I agree that this Release shall be governed for all purposes by Florida law, without regard to any conflict of law principles. This Release supersedes any and all previous oral or written promises or other agreements.

    In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family's or my agent's willful actions, neglect or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any such actions of neglect or recklessness.

    THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE DURATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY, DURING THIS INITIAL AND ALL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OF PARTICIPATION.

    This agreement was entered into at arm's-length, without duress or coercion, and is to be interpreted as an agreement between two parties of equal bargaining strength. Both Participant,

    and Annies Faith Foundation agree that this agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other evidence shall be used or admitted to alter or explain the terms of this agreement, but that it will be interpreted based on the language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into.

    In the event that any provision contained within this Release of Liability shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If a court should find that any provision of this agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforced as so limited.

    Emergency Contact

    Contact Relationship

    Contact Telephone

    I, the undersigned participant, affirm that I am of the age of 18 years or older, and that I am freely signing this agreement. I certify that I have read this agreement, that I fully understand its content and that this release cannot be modified orally. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract and that I am signing it of my own free will.

    Participant's Name:

    Participant's Address:

    Signature:

    Date: